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Boat on the island of Lombok – Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 19, 2026

Why Go to Lombok – The Island of Snorkeling

Not far from Bali and easily reached by boat, you can go to Lombok for an easy, hassle-free snorkeling trip.

Pura Tanah Lot, a temple on the sea – Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas

August 18, 2026

Why Go to Bali – The Island of Temples

You can go to Bali to party on the beach or wander through the rice terraces, but visiting its Hindu temples remains the island's signature activity.

View of Mount Merapi near the city of Yogyakarta – Rosalia.silaban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 17, 2026

Why Go to Java – The Island of Volcanoes

If you feel like climbing volcanoes for the first time, you should go to Java, since the island's peaks are easy to approach.

Diving at Raja Ampat in Papua – Hulivili Pro-Mitglied, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 15, 2026

Why Go to Papua – The Divers’ Island

If you're into scuba diving, you've almost certainly heard of Raja Ampat, and deciding to go to Papua is a no-brainer.

Clove plantation in Indonesia – Midori, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 14, 2026

Why Go to the Moluccas – The Spice Islands

The flight to go to the Moluccas is long and exhausting, but the beauty of this remote archipelago, famed for its spice production, is well worth the trouble.

Karst peak at the Rammang-Rammang site – Anhar Karim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 13, 2026

Why Go to Sulawesi – The Island of Caves

Interested in ancient archaeological sites? Going to Sulawesi to visit Rammang-Rammang and the Leang-Leang cave is a must.

Kalimantan jungle in Gunung Palung National Park – Tom from the Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 12, 2026

Why Go to Kalimantan – The Wild Island

Not everyone should go to Kalimantan: its main activities take place in the jungle, among orangutans and dense forests.

A baby orangutan and its mother in the Sumatran jungle – Arifinal0109, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 10, 2026

Why Go to Sumatra – The Island of Orangutans

The number one reason to go to Sumatra on your next Indonesian getaway is meeting the orangutans in Gunung Leuser National Park.

A boat sailing on the sea of Aceh, Indonesia

August 8, 2026

What to know before taking the boat in Indonesia?

Taking the boat in Indonesia is extremely common, but it's important to stay cautious: the sea can be dangerous, and local companies aren't always careful about safety.

August 7, 2026

Can You Use Your Bank Card in Indonesia?

Making withdrawals or payments with a bank card in Indonesia is entirely possible, but most international banks charge high fees for this type of transaction. Here are some alternative solutions to avoid these fees.